An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Workbook
Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Genki II, and for those who have completed N3.
You will need the textbook to use this workbook. Click here for it.
Requires the IAIJ Textbook.
Best if used with a teacher or tutor to check work
149 Pages
ISBN 978-4-7890-1308-6
Japanese Kanji Reading Practice for JLPT N5 - Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 [Paperback]
Japanese Kanji Reading Practice for JLPT N5
For beginners who know the basics and want to master readings in context—no tedious writing drills required. Learn to recognize and pronounce kanji accurately with short, practical readings and targeted practice.
JLPT N5 Kanji readings in context Themed lessons (numbers · time · directions) Practice activities MP3 audio included Beginner friendly
Tip: Prefer digital? This title is often included in discounted digital bundles (PDF + ePub + MP3s).
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What you will get
Focused kanji reading practice—made simple
Practical essays: See the kanji come to life in real-world scenarios.
Interactive activities: Quizzes, matching, and more to lock in readings.
Repetition with purpose: Key kanji and vocabulary recur to build confidence.
Audio support: Free MP3s for all Japanese essays (download link will be emailed to you immediately after purchasing the paperback).
For learners who know the basics: Not a kanji primer—this is reading practice.
How it works
Read, pronounce, and confirm
Start with a themed lesson (numbers, time, directions, etc.).
Read the short essay and focus on kanji readings in context.
Use the practice activities to check and reinforce recognition.
Listen to the MP3s to solidify pronunciation.
Who it’s for
JLPT N5 and early readers
If you’ve learned basic kanji and want to get comfortable reading them, this book is for you—perfect for exam prep or general study without writing drills.
Support: The last page includes the download link and our email. If you have any trouble, reach out—we’ll help as quickly as possible.
Preview
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Designed for success
Confident progress toward JLPT N5
With its practical focus, friendly layout, and comprehensive practice tools, this book helps you master kanji readings with confidence—whether you’re taking the JLPT N5 or improving your everyday reading skills.
ありがとうございます!Here’s to your success in learning Japanese.
Japanese History Reader Volume 6: Japanese Tunnels [Paperback]
Paperback now sold through Amazon. We no longer stock the print edition here at The Japan Shop. Get the paperback on Amazon.
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Japanese History Reader Volume 6 is a Japanese reader with full furigana and native audio, pitched at the intermediate level, past the point where most graded readers leave off. Bilingual on the page: the Japanese text with a full English translation, vocabulary and grammar notes. The code printed in the back unlocks the stories in the free Makoto Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android, where you can tap any word for its reading and meaning.
This is for the physical book which will be mailed to you. If you are looking for the digital version (with no shipping charges), this book is in the Japanese History Digital Bundle.
Recommended for upper beginner students of Japanese.
Japan, being a mountainous country, has thousands of tunnels that keep the nation connected. Learn about these amazing marvels of Japanese ingenuity.
Tunnels in Japan
The Blue Tunnel
Seikan Tunnel
Get FREE Sound Files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker. The download link will be emailed to you instantly upon ordering (we will also ship the physical book). Listen while reading. Each story has two MP3 versions: Read Slowly & Normal Speed
Read--in Japanese--about the amazing history of Japanese tunnels. Yes, you can read real Japanese--even if you are fairly new to Japanese.
FEATURES:
97 Pages
All Japanese have furigana those starting out with kanji.
Every sentence is broken down word-for-word and with explanation of the grammar.
The full story in Japanese only (without the running gloss) is also provided so you can practice reading without interruption.
Kanji in Focus covers the key kanji found in each essay
Finally, we have included a simple and mostly literal English translation for you to check your understanding (Don't cheat! Work through the Japanese first!).
Includes FREE Sound files to listen while you study. Includes both normal speed and slow speed readings. You will be emailed a download link instantly after ordering (the actual physical book will also be mailed to you).
While beginners to Japanese can get a lot from this, hiragana knowledge is required.
Finally, we invite the reader to contact us with questions or requests for future Japanese readers. You will find our personal email addresses in the book. To your Japanese!
Makoto Japanese e-Zine #32 October 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #32Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: October 2020TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part II (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Using your chin
Prefecture Spotlight: Kyoto
Special: About Fushimi Inari Taisha
Etymology: Akachan
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku: Natsume Souseki
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Mountain Part II (Intermediate)
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Learn Japanese through Dialogues Volume 5: With Friends [Paperback]
SAVE WITH DIGITAL! Don't need a physical book? This is also available in this Money-Saving Digital Bundle.
168 Pages | Includes Digital Files | 5.5 x 8.5 inch Paperback
Note: this is a physical paperback that will be shipped to you. You'll also receive the digital files by email immediately after ordering.
Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese! (And get FREE MP3s of all the dialogues too!)
Learn Japanese vocabulary in context, improve your listening comprehension, and learn how to talk to others in Japanese.
This was written for beginners of Japanese, but if you haven't yet learned hiragana, please see our Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha here.
We are including, at no extra charge, MP3s for the seven dialogues found in this book. Create play-lists to study on the go or burn the sound files to a CD to listen at home. The download link will be emailed to you immediately after ordering. The MP3s are all recorded by native voice actors and actresses.
The dialogues found in this book are all about context and how Japanese is actually used with friends casually and when peppered with politeness among new acquaintances.
Please use the sound files (included in this download). We hope this book by itself will be helpful, but the sound files--in our opinion--give it most of its value.
Contents:IntroductionDialogue 1: About the PartyDialogue 2: Surprising MaryDialogue 3: Surprise Birthday PartyDialogue 4: Talking about the Latest MovieDialogue 5: Two Friends going ShoppingDialogue 6: A New CarDialogue 7: Deciding on a RestaurantFREE Sound Files
What are you waiting for? Ninja up your Japanese. Click “Add to Cart” now!
Please note: This is a physical paperback which will be shipped to you. You'll also receive a download link for the digital files immediately after ordering. Please check your spam folder if you don't see it.
Mangajin 64
📦 This is a printed magazine, not a digital download.
A physical back issue ships to you. US shipping is a flat $6.95, free on orders over $45. International shipping starts at $18.
PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.
Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.
Mangajin 69
📦 This is a printed magazine, not a digital download.
A physical back issue ships to you. US shipping is a flat $6.95, free on orders over $45. International shipping starts at $18.
PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.
Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.
Mangajin 61
📦 This is a printed magazine, not a digital download.
A physical back issue ships to you. US shipping is a flat $6.95, free on orders over $45. International shipping starts at $18.
PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.
Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.
Mangajin 57
📦 This is a printed magazine, not a digital download.
A physical back issue ships to you. US shipping is a flat $6.95, free on orders over $45. International shipping starts at $18.
PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.
Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.
Mangajin 36
📦 This is a printed magazine, not a digital download.
A physical back issue ships to you. US shipping is a flat $6.95, free on orders over $45. International shipping starts at $18.
PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.
Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.
Mangajin 50
📦 This is a printed magazine, not a digital download.
A physical back issue ships to you. US shipping is a flat $6.95, free on orders over $45. International shipping starts at $18.
PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.
Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.
Mangajin 40
📦 This is a printed magazine, not a digital download.
A physical back issue ships to you. US shipping is a flat $6.95, free on orders over $45. International shipping starts at $18.
PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.
Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.
Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease.
The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.